The Treasury has been accused of taking an irresponsible approach to the coronavirus epidemic after a backlash to a post on its official Twitter account that hailed Saturday’s scheduled reopening of England’s pubs. “Grab a drink and raise a glass, pubs are reopening their doors from 4 July,” the tweet read, while a graphic carried the message: “Pubs are back”. HM Treasury’s official account deleted a tweet saying ‘Pubs are back 4 July’. Boris Johnson has been criticised over his confused messaging at a time of national crisis. The Treasury has not responded to a request for comment.

Source: The Guardian July 02, 2020 00:56 UTC